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UniMAC hosts first international journalism and media conference since merger
The University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC) has opened its maiden State of Journalism, Media, and Communication Conference (SJMCC 2026), marking the institution's first major international academic conference since the merger of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), the National Film and Television Ins...
Christian Service University remains committed to expand graduate education — VC
The acting Vice-Chancellor of the Christian Service University (CSU), Dr Stephen Banahene, has said the university remains committed to expanding graduate education, strengthening research capacity and enhancing academic relevance. He said the CSU would position itself as a university to impact on humanity, using theol...
Okyenhene urges universities to produce entrepreneurs, not just graduates
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has urged Ghana’s universities to redesign their academic programmes to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global economy, calling on higher education institutions to produce entrepreneurs, innovators and job creators rather than graduates focused solely on academic qua...
Education Ministry opens recruitment for 7,000 teachers from April 10
The government has announced plans to recruit at least 7,000 teachers nationwide as part of efforts to address staffing shortfalls in schools and improve access to education, particularly in underserved communities. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the initiative at a media briefing on Wednesday, A...
GTEC withdraws directive on post-retirement contracts
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn its earlier policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for academic senior members in public universities, following instructions from the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu. The directive followed a meeting between the minister and t...
Court strikes out Nyinahin teacher-student assault case
A district court has struck out a case involving a teacher and a student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School whose physical altercation was captured in a viral video, easing tensions after teachers threatened to boycott ongoing national examinations over the matter. The incident, which drew widespread public attent...
National Association of Institutional Suppliers to picket Education Ministry over GH¢50 million Free SHS debt
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced that it will proceed with its planned picket at the Ministry of Education despite fresh assurances from government officials over outstanding payments owed to its members under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. The association is d...
GES calls on parents, society to take responsibility to address growing indiscipline in schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has called on parents and the wider society to take greater responsibility for growing indiscipline among students, warning that schools cannot tackle the problem alone. Director-General of the GES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, said children are increasingly exposed to behaviours outside t...
NaCCA directs schools, publishers to use only approved learning materials
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed publishers, booksellers, schools and other stakeholders to ensure that only approved learning materials are used in Ghana’s pre-tertiary schools. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 6, the Council reminded stakeholders that, under the Educati...
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang supports PRESEC students who excelled in KSMQ
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has paid a special visit to some students of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) who previously participated in the Kingsley Maths and Science Quiz (KSMQ). The KSMQ, an educational initiative founded by Dr. Agyemang, was established to promote e...
UENR confirms death of final-year Petroleum Engineering student
The management of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has confirmed the death of a final-year student, Godfred Akomaning, who was pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Unpaid teachers begin massive protests today
The National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, says members will begin an indefinite protest at the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, if the government fails to provide a clear payment plan for their salary arrears. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Segbefia revealed that...